Weaver was taken to University Hospital, where he remained in critical condition this afternoon. There was no sign of foul play and the sheriff's office classified the incident as a suicide attempt, Burns said.

Weaver is accused of fatally stabbing Carol Palmer Pirong Weaver, 48, during the weekend of Oct. 20 in his apartment at 9458 Chalkstone Course. He is charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies, and with a probation violation. He is being held without bail.